Course details
- Entry requirements: Related 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
- Full-time: 12 months
- Part-time: 24 months
Develop as an independent researcher with the support of an expert in Latin American Studies.
We’ll provide you with expertise in your selected field, guide you through a programme of directed individualised reading to the selection of a feasible research project, and enable you to complete a substantial piece of research.
You’ll discover how to develop a research proposal, identify relevant evidence and sources, plan and undertake the research, and analyse and present your findings.
Your research activities within Latin American studies will be in the following domains: anthropology, cultural studies, history, literature, politics, and sociology and extend to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Central America, the Caribbean and southern USA.
Your academic development will benefit from exploring the topic of your research with an acknowledged expert in the field.
You will be prepared to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively whilst carrying out your research.
At the end of this course, you will feel confident conducting your own independent research in Latin American studies.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
International students may be able to study this course on a part-time basis but this is dependent on visa regulations. Please visit the Government website for more information about student visas.
If you're able to study part-time, you'll study the same modules as the full-time master's degree over a longer period, usually 24 months. You can make studying work for you by arranging your personal schedule around lectures and seminars which take place during the day. After you complete all the taught modules, you will complete your final dissertation or project and will celebrate your achievements at graduation the following term.
Studying part-time means you can study alongside work or any other life commitments. You will study the same modules as the full-time master's degree over a longer period, usually 24 months. You can make studying work for you by arranging your personal schedule around lectures and seminars which take place during the day. After you complete all the taught modules, you will complete your final dissertation or project and will celebrate your achievements at graduation the following term.
Students study one 30-credit core module and one 30-credit research training module, culminating in a 120 credit dissertation.
This module introduces MA students to research methods in the core disciplines of Latin American Studies, including general study skills, social science, politics, anthropology, history, literature, film and cultural studies. The module and the assessment (a research proposal) serves as preparation for the Dissertation (LATI520).
In light of the knowledge acquired in your subject / discipline-specific theory module you will be encouraged to consider the appropriate theoretical and methodological approach for your specific research project. Under the guidance of a supervisor with expertise in your research area, you will be guided individually to create and carry through a programme of focused reading which will allow you to develop your knowledge of current approaches to research in your field. Assessment tasks comprise the building blocks necessary for successful completion of your particular project, for example a feasibility study, bibliography or preliminary literature review.
With expert academic advice, guidance and support throughout the academic year, you will produce an original and extended piece of research which will be a contribution to knowledge in your chosen research field. A major piece of independent study, your dissertation project will require you to identify relevant evidence and sources, and interpret and analyse that data in accordance with research best practice and a firm understanding of disciplinary conventions. The dissertation will provide a firm basis for further academic research or for a career within a research environment.
Over the summer you will work on and complete your dissertation.
With expert academic advice, guidance and support throughout the academic year, you will produce an original and extended piece of research which will be a contribution to knowledge in your chosen research field. A major piece of independent study, your dissertation project will require you to identify relevant evidence and sources, and interpret and analyse that data in accordance with research best practice and a firm understanding of disciplinary conventions. The dissertation will provide a firm basis for further academic research or for a career within a research environment.
The course is delivered through a combination of seminars, one-to-one supervision, small group work and independent study.
The course structure enables a student-centred approach with tailored reading and additional skills development.
You will be assessed through written work assigned by your tutors in the form of essay and report writing and skills development exercises.
You will conduct presentations throughout the course with your research findings.
Your dissertation will be the main piece of assessed work.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Department of Languages and Cultures is a small department that maintains a variety of very distinctive areas of strength in research. We offer programmes tailored to the individual and underpinned by a close student-supervisor contact. All of that unfolds in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
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The programme will equip you with professional skills in research and practical analytical techniques and you’ll also develop a wide range of transferable skills. You’ll be able to demonstrate communication skills, problem-solving, time management and the ability to work on your own initiative.
You’ll graduate ready for further study at postgraduate level, including MPhil or PhD research, and prepared for a range of specialised careers.
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) | |
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Full-time place, per year | £4,712 |
Part-time place, per year | £2,356 |
International fees | |
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Full-time place, per year | £21,850 |
Part-time place, per year | £10,925 |
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan worth up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs. Learn more about tuition fees, funding and Postgraduate Loans.
Please note, this programme may have additional costs associated with it depending on your choice of a lab or computational/fieldwork-based project.
Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help cover tuition fees and help with living expenses while at university.
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
My qualifications are from: United Kingdom.
Your qualification | Requirements |
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Postgraduate entry requirements |
You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree, or above, or equivalent. This should be in a subject relevant to your proposed field of research. |
International qualifications |
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain a place. This specialist preparation course for postgraduate study is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. Although there’s no direct Pre-Master’s route to this MRes, completing a Pre-Master’s pathway can guarantee you a place on many other postgraduate courses at The University of Liverpool. |
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language. International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
English language qualification | Requirements |
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GCSE | C |
IELTS |
6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) View our IELTS academic requirements key. |
International Baccalaureate |
Standard Level (Grade 5) |
TOEFL iBT | 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23. |
INDIA Standard XII | 70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards |
Hong Kong use of English AS level | C |
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Last updated 11 May 2023 / / Programme terms and conditions /